http://www.thedailypage.com/daily Daily content from ISTHMUS | The Daily Page webmaster@isthmus.com (Webmaster) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:35:42 CST Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:10:33 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28457 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28457 Link to the city meeting on bringing Google Fiber to Madison. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:26:17 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28454 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28454 Sean Hannity ≠ Success in Dane County Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:18:50 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28453 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28453 Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker really wants to be governor of Wisconsin. So does Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. In order to win over the hearts and minds of voters, they're making plans and promises, as politicians are wont to do, many of which may seem awesome -- but only at first blush. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:15:47 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28414 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28414 There's been quite a bit of chatter on the blogosphere about Rep. Kelda Helen Roys' introduction of the National Popular Vote bill, a piece of legislation being circulated in state legislatures that would bind states to give their electoral college votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28439 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28439 As part of national Sunshine Week, March 14-20, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council is bestowing its fourth annual Opee Awards to people and institutions that have had an impact on open government in Wisconsin. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:43:07 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28437 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28437 Happy Brunch everyone! Due to a couple technical issues, we might have to forgo the actual brunch photo today, but I'd like you to visualize a heaping plate of banana pancakes with a side of grilled potatoes. All of which can be found at the Sunroom Cafe. High of 53, low of 37 today in the capital of the Sconz. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:30:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28417 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28417 At 6'2", Officer Matt Wentzel of the Madison Police Department spends most of his days folded up inside a Ford Crown Victoria, patrolling Madison's south side with an aching back. But he seems rejuvenated when I meet him last Friday, stretching his legs under the steering wheel of a Dodge Charger, the newest addition to MPD's fleet of squad cars. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28400 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28400 Today's image titled “Rest in Peace, Winnebago Man” was photographed by Jon Tanke. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28436 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28436 Rick Bayless -- award-winning chef-restaurateur, author and television personality -- is the keynote presenter at the 2010 Isthmus Green Day on Saturday, April 17 at Monona Terrace. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28435 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28435 What can you find in this week's <i>Isthmus</i>? Highlights from the latest issue follow. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:45:21 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28426 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28426 Miss Emily Mills, fearless sifter and winnower that she is, is aghast that a respected University of Wisconsin political scientist would oversee public opinion polling for the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute -- a "partisan" organization. Unclean! Unclean! Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:00:54 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28432 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28432 Should UW's right to eminent domain be restricted by the legislature? Do we want eminent domain to be a political issue every time it comes up? Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28420 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28420 In Jason Reitman's <i>Up in the Air</i>, George Clooney plays a prime/perfecto Clooney role: Ryan Bingham, a nice-seeming, glamorous-looking guy with a highly paid, very nasty job. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:34:48 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28419 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28419 How will the GOP use Feingold's opposition to earmarks? Will the Republican candidates break from their principle and accuse Feingold of neglecting the state's needs? Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28418 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28418 Brooklynite Cathy Erway definitely has something right. Americans do not cook their own dinners often enough and when we do, it's too often an indifferent, hurried effort. No wonder eating out seems like a better idea. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:30:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28416 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28416 Few things compare to holy trinity of big guitars, pretty harmonies and pop hooks aplenty. The August Teens know it well and worship it often. Heck, they've been doing it for 10 years now. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:20:31 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28415 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28415 The decision might have been legally sound, but what are we going to do to check the power of the governor to withhold records whenever it suits him? Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:54 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28413 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28413 A run-down of the top local news accompanied by a delicious display of a local delicacy. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28399 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28399 Today's image titled “bock fest 2010” was photographed by Steve Salt. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:24:15 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28412 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28412 The Willy Street Co-op has finally released its long-awaited plans for a second store. The second site chosen is in Middleton, at the corner of University Avenue and Park Street, in a pre-existing shopping center. The store would move into the end space vacated by Walgreens, which built a new free-standing location some blocks east on University Avenue at Branch Street. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:40:48 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28410 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28410 Introducing The Daily Page's brand new political blog, The Sconz, which focuses on issues relating to the campus, city and state. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:07:18 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28411 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28411 One would think portraying insurance companies as inglorious basterds would be a tough sell in a place like metro Madison, WI, home to American Family, National Guardian Life, CUNA, General Casualty, and others. But that is what our current President is trying to do to breathe life into his moribund ObamaCare. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:15:53 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28408 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28408 Here's the question for today: Should a public university that prides itself on intellectual honesty and vigorous sifting and winnowing in order to discover truth join forces with a partisan organization to conduct public opinion polls? Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28409 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28409 Real Trappist beers, from the abbeys of Belgium, will be the unifying theme of an upcoming dinner at The Haze on Sunday, March 21. The idea for the event came from Madison author Madeline Scherb, whose book <i>A Taste of Heaven</i>, published last August, is a guide to some of the best foods produced by monks and nuns in the U.S. and Europe. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:47:23 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28407 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28407 Qualifications for applying to Overture's Great Performance Fund have loosened up considerably. Beginning this fall, grant money once set aside exclusively for Madison Repertory Theatre will be available to any professional theater company in Wisconsin. The change was announced March 4. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28406 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28406 The <i>Isthmus</i> Guest List is back with another round of free tickets to amazing concerts, shows and more fun events around Madison. This week's contests include tickets to: Eric Church at the Orpheum; Danu, Shidara, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, One Republic, Four Bitchin' Babes, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at Overture; B*itch at the High Noon; and more! Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28398 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28398 Today's image titled “glub glub” was photographed by Craig Wilson. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28405 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28405 This coming week, in events that get to your heart through your stomach. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:03:02 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28404 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28404 The Tierney Sutton Band will headline the 2010 Isthmus Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 5, at the Wisconsin Union Theater, featuring Sutton's unique approach to jazz singing. The festival also features free performances by regional jazz bands the weekend of June 5 and 6 at the UW Memorial Union Terrace. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:45:56 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28403 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=28403 The squire of Stately Blaska Manor, clad in a black velour smoking jacket, entered the Karl Rove Study of the Stately Manor, now hushed for the midnight hour. There he encountered Ruben Mamoulian, his bibulous manservant, in his customary state of dishabille, face-down in a bowl of punch.